Western United FC vs Auckland FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Western United FC vs Auckland FC — A League at Wyndham Regional Football Facility.
- Western United FC 26 games · 28 pts (2025/26)
- Auckland FC 26 games · 42 pts (2025/26)
Daniel Elder, Joanna Charaktis
Standings
# Team P Pts 1 Sydney FC 26 47 2 Melbourne City FC 25 46 3 Central Coast Mariners FC 25 42 4 Brisbane Roar FC 26 40 5 Adelaide United FC 26 39 6 Macarthur FC 26 39 7 Wellington Phoenix FC 26 38 8 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 26 35 9 Perth Glory FC 26 34 10 Western United FC 26 28 11 Newcastle United Jets FC 26 21 12 Melbourne Victory FC 26 19 -
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Wyndham Regional Football Facility. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Auckland FC that had 52 games and scored 50 goals.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Western United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 18' GOAL! Michael Ruhs scores on 18. Assisted by Noah Botic
- 23' Goal! Noah Botic scores his 25 goal in 150 matches.
- 28' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 30' A meaty challenge results in booking for Francis De Vries on 30.
- 35' Supporters expect more eagerness from Callan Elliot, as he is very good at scoring at Wyndham Regional Football Facility with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 40' The travelling Auckland FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 45' Nando Pijnaker needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 46' The Western United FC manager makes a substitution. Rhys Bozinovski departs to be replaced by Jordan Lauton.
- 49' What a strike from Angus Thurgate! The score is 3-0.
- 54' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 57' The referee calls foul for Michael Ruhs. He receives a card.
- 62' GOAL! Neyder Moreno scores on 62. Assisted by Hiroki Sakai
- 67' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 67 minutes.
- 70' Another change for Auckland FC made on 70 minute. Max Mata leaves to be changed by Jesse Randall.
- 72' The whistle greets Riku Danzaki as he departs to be replaced by Abel Walatee.
- 74' Angus Thurgate is having his name booked by the referee on 74.
- 78' It’s gonna be a card for Abel Walatee.
- 81' Time for substitution for Auckland FC. Nando Pijnaker is replaced by Tommy Smith.
- 83' Another change for Western United FC made on 83 minute. Angus Thurgate leaves to be changed by Charbel Shamoon.
- 85' It is a substitution in Western United FC team. Matthew Grimaldi is replaced by Ramy Najjarine on 85 minute.
- 90' It looks like no one’s ball. Western United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- The final score is 4-2.
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Western United FC
Starting XI- 33
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- 6
- 4
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77
Riku Danzaki ↓ Abel Walatee 72'
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24
Michael Ruhs ↓ Oliver Lavale 72'
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23
Rhys Bozinovski ↓ Jordan Lauton 46'
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- 10
- 30
Bench-
7
Ramy Najjarine ↑ 85'
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44
Jordan Lauton ↑ 46'
- 70
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29
Charbel Shamoon ↑ 83'
- 37
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20
Abel Walatee ↑ 72'
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5
Oliver Lavale ↑ 72'
Coach John AloisiAuckland FC
Starting XI- 2
- 6
- 27
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9
Max Mata ↓ Jesse Randall 70'
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4
Nando Pijnaker ↓ Tommy Smith 81'
- 23
- 12
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11
Marlee Francois ↓ Neyder Moreno 46'
- 10
- 15
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28
Luis Gallegos ↓ Jake Brimmer 46'
Bench- 1
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22
Jake Brimmer ↑ 46'
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5
Tommy Smith ↑ 81'
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17
Callan Elliot ↑ 46'
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25
Neyder Moreno ↑ 46'
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21
Jesse Randall ↑ 70'
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Head to Head
Western United FC Form